‘“I think every game is different, each game has its specific flow,” Allen said Wednesday. “I’ve played well against them in the past, but it doesn’t mean I’m gonna play well against them this week, unless I prepare well and work hard in practice and get on the same page as receivers. And the five guys up front do their job and the receivers catch the ball, so it takes everybody to do that.”‘
Archives for January 4, 2024
Mark Gaughan: Bills defense can make amends for late-game collapses
‘For letting hapless Mac Jones drive the length of the field to beat it in New England? For letting Russell Wilson off the hook in the fourth quarter of the Denver loss? For letting the Eagles’ offense off the mat twice in the overtime loss in Philadelphia?’
Bills notebook: Raheem Mostert, Jaylen Waddle miss practice for Dolphins
‘The Miami Dolphins posted a lengthy injury report on Wednesday in preparation for Sunday’s showdown with the Buffalo Bills.’
Bills fans paying heavy price for last-minute plans to Miami
‘Ticket prices have jumped to about $350, including fees, for the cheapest seat in the upper level at Hard Rock Stadium on most secondary market platforms.’
Alan Pergament: DirecTV subscribers can be saved by Peacock again for Bills-Miami on ‘SNF’
‘That’s because WGRZ-TV (Channel 2), the local NBC affiliate, remains off DirecTV because of a national dispute going on since Nov. 30 between Channel 2’s owner, Tegna, and the satellite provider, over how much the station group should be paid to carry a channel that is available free over the air.’
Why Bills passing game is struggling and 3 roster questions for showdown against Dolphins
Buffalo Bills schedule 2024: The games we know so far
‘Fourteen of the 17 games have been set in stone for quite some time based on the NFL’s schedule formula, but the other three cannot be determined until the NFL standings are finalized when the clock reaches zero late Sunday night at Hard Rock Stadium.’
Bills could be AFC’s No. 2 …. or miss entirely
‘But the Bills could clinch a Wild Card spot even with a loss, and it will be known before they take the field Sunday night whether the game is for seeding purposes or a win-and-you’re-in, lose-and-you’re-out situation. (Side note, a Bills/Dolphins tie would put the Bills in as well, though the Dolphins would win the division).’
Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver shut down for the season, won’t play vs. Dolphins
‘Shorter suffered the injury back in the preseason and went on IR on Aug. 30. He rehabbed his way back to football shape and was a full participant in practice last week. McDermott said it came down to a numbers game when deciding whether to activate Shorter to the 53-man roster.’
Miami Dolphins defender has lame excuse for struggles vs. Buffalo Bills offense in Week 4
‘“What we need to do better? Probably win the game,” Holland told the media. “Last game was just early in the season so (we were) still trying to figure out the defense.”’
Bills CB Douglas honored as AFC Defensive Player of the Week
‘Douglas finished with 3 pass breakups and 2 interceptions. One of those interceptions was returned for a touchdown. An early pass breakup from Douglas led to an Ed Oliver interception.’
The once pass-heavy Bills attempt to retool slumping passing game ahead of massive tilt with Miami
‘During Buffalo’s four-game winning streak, Allen is averaging 183.3 yards passing per game and failed to throw a touchdown pass for the first time in 24 games — and for the sixth time in 65 games — in the Bills’ 27-21 win over the New England Patriots Sunday.’
James Cook, Dion Dawkins the lone Bills players named to Pro Bowl
‘Cook heads into the final week of the regular season third in the NFL with 1,066 yards rushing, becoming the first Bills running back since LeSean McCoy in 2017 to surpass 1,000 yards in a season. The second-year player is also fifth in the league with 1,515 yards from scrimmage, while scoring six touchdowns.’
Thursday’s Miami Coverage
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa closes in on milestone in must-win game vs. Bills (Miami Herald)
Ogbah, Ingram back in prominent roles for season’s biggest game. And Dolphins injury news (Miami Herald)
Tua Tagovailoa’s first Pro Bowl nod headlines 6 Dolphins named to all-star event (Miami Herald)
Fire damages Dolphins star Tyreek Hill’s $7 million Florida home. Family unhurt. (Miami Herald)
Dolphins’ Tua, after offseason of work to stay healthy, set to play full 17-game regular season (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Chris Perkins: Will Dolphins’ offense finally show up in a big game? (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins’ Jaylen Waddle working to return for Bills game; Jerome Baker returns to practice (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Six Miami Dolphins, led by quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, named to AFC Pro Bowl squad (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
‘Hard Knocks’ episode on Dolphins’ loss to Ravens offers dramatic visuals of Bradley Chubb injury (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins’ star Tyreek Hill’s home in Southwest Ranches catches fire (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Tua Tagovailoa is going to start his 17th Dolphins game. It’s important for the team and the player. (Palm Beach Post)
Sneak preview of Pro Bowl? Tua Tagovailoa one of 11 Dolphins to lead AFC fan voting (Palm Beach Post)
‘Everybody’s good, dawg:’ Fire at Dolphins star Tyreek Hill’s home chases him from practice (Palm Beach Post)
Here are odds Dolphins face KC, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Jacksonville in NFL Playoffs (Palm Beach Post)
Prudence or audacity. Dolphins must choose for crucial game against Buffalo Bills (El Nuevo Herald)
Firefighters try to put out fire at the mansion of a Dolphins star (El Nuevo Herald)
Home of Dolphins’ star receiver Tyreek Hill breaks out in flames in South Florida (USA Today)
Firefighters put out large fire at the home of Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill (AP)
Home of Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill engulfed in flames; team says everyone safe (Fox News)
Tyreek Hill, family safe after fire at Dolphins star’s home (ESPN)
Tyreek Hill leaves Dolphins practice after fire breaks out at Florida home; family safe (CBS Sports)
Tyreek Hill Leaves Dolphins Practice After Home Catches Fire (SI)
Tyreek Hill house fire: Latest updates after flames engulf Dolphins star’s Florida mansion (The Sporting News)
Tyreek Hill’s luxury house catches fire in South Florida town of Southwest Ranches (WFOR-TV)
Dolphins to host Bills with a chance to win AFC East, start playoffs at home (WTVJ-TV)
Firefighters battle blaze at Dolphins star Tyreek Hill’s home in Southwest Ranches (WTVJ-TV)
Tyreek Hill appears in a walking boot while checking out house fire (WTVJ-TV)
Tua Tagovailoa reacts to Tyreek Hill’s house fire (WTVJ-TV)
Crews put out fire at Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill’s mansion in Southwest Ranches (WSVN-TV)
Fire erupts at Dolphins star Tyreek Hill’s mansion in Southwest Ranches (WPLG-TV)
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa shows support for Tyreek Hill, family following house fire (WPLG-TV)
Six Dolphins Named to AFC Pro Bowl Games Roster (MiamiDolphins.com)
Buffalo Bills DB Damar Hamlin gets heart tattoo on anniversary of cardiac arrest
‘Miami-based tattoo artist Alexander Brenes shared a photo of Hamlin’s fresh ink on Instagram, with the caption, “1 year later still locked inn (sic).”’